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JERUSALEM - Hamas militants freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.

The Embassy of Israel in Thailand has issued guidelines to promote the good image and dignity of Israeli nationals in the kingdom after experiencing backlash over perceived unruly behaviour in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province.

The People's Party (PP) winning the Lamphun provincial administrative organisation (PAO) presidency election on Feb 2 comes with a raft of tough challenges, according to critics.

The Treasury Department plans to transform itself, starting with its land bank of 12.5 million rai, by developing and promoting soft power in line with government policy, while also generating commercial revenue.

A sell-off this week in a few heavyweight stocks pulled the benchmark SET index down to a bottom of 1,237 points, the lowest since the depths of the Covid crisis in November 2020.

Established in 1787 by local villagers, Wat Kaeng Khoi is a Buddhist temple located on the east bank of the Pa Sak River in Saraburi province.  Originally named Wat Rang Khoi, with "rang" meaning "vulture" in Thai, the temple reflects the sight of vultures roosting in the nearby rubber trees, which fascinated the community.

Crop price declines remain a persistent challenge for Thailand, with rice a concern this year given its prominence in the agricultural economy.

Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong announced the success of narcotic drug suppression efforts in the Central region after 12 suspects were arrested in three separate cases and 11.6 million methamphetamine pills were seized, among other drugs.

Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja has voiced strong opposition to the Department of Investigation's (DSI) plan to investigate complaints related to last year's Senate elections.

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn has become the first MP to acknowledge National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) charges in the case involving 44 MPs seeking to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code.